Posts tagged "Sharp"

The Chicago Blackhawks became the first team in the West to clinch playoff berth, which is just a not that fancy way of saying that they’re in the playoffs, regardless of their performance from this point on. This comes as no surprise: The Hawks have been red-hot from the start of this shortened season with... Read more »

Spring has sprung (sort of) in the great city of Chicago and now is as good time as ever to come out of hibernation… After a six game absence, Marian Hossa will return to the ice tonight vs. the St. Louis Blues. “I felt good today so there’s no reason to wait longer,” said Hossa.... Read more »

Girls in jerseys and art. Doesn’t that sound fantastic? That’s why today’s interview is with Lauren Maiero, the Chicago-based Artiste behind the increasingly popular Hockey Pinup Girls! Lauren’s art caught my eye recently while doing research for an upcoming player interview (stay tuned). I knew her story was worth featuring when I learned more about her... Read more »

I believe Jim Morrison penned a song once for times like these – this is the end. The Phoenix Coyotes advanced to the second round for the first time in history which means no more scheduling our social lives around Blackhawks games. At least until October. So what went wrong? In one word: Goaltending. ... Read more »

We’ve arrived: The games are going to be next level, the intensity is going to be off the scales, and Hockey fans everywhere will be holding their breath for 20 minute intervals at a time. Yes, the Playoffs have begun. For the Blackhawks and their supporters, the fun begins tomorrow in Phoenix. While the Blackhawks... Read more »

Well, here we are at the end of yet another great season. This particular season has been a roller-coaster ride for the Blackhawks and it all ended yesterday in Hockeytown. The game was intense but the Hawks managed to keep a 2-point lead for the majority of the game; just when everyone thought they had... Read more »

Horns, Italian flags on the Jumbotron, and a score that remained locked at 1-1 til the end of regulation – no, not a soccer game – this was the scene last night in Jersey as the Devils hosted the Blackhawks for a game that got semi-interesting only in the last 10 minutes or so. In typical... Read more »

Another game, another 2 points. At least that seems to be the new motto of the Blackhawks. The Washington Capitals made it extremely easy for the Hawks to dominate them and take a 3 point lead to ultimately win the game, 5-2. From start to finish, the game was high energy on the Blackhawks side,... Read more »

The Madhouse was host to a game of back-and-forth last night as the Chicago Blackhawks were unable to top the Los Angeles Kings, scooping up a single point and losing in a shoot-out. The Blackhaws were working hard and fast but the Kings’ Goalie, was working even harder and Quick-er (so punny, I know). Sharp... Read more »

The highly speculated about Adam Burish and the boys from Dallas came to Chicago last night and gave the Blackhawks a nice helping of humble pie. After beating some of the League’s toughest teams, the Blackhawks showed up for what looked like practice and proceeded to play like no one was keeping score. Unfortunately for them, the Dallas Stars were,... Read more »